Folk-themed train takes international tourists to China’s far north
During the trip, travelers took part in a range of cultural activities.
Culture
Seoul–Beijing ministerial talks expected to focus on cultural exchanges
Observers say the upcoming foreign ministers’ meeting could serve as a test of Beijing’s willingness to ease what has been widely referred to as the “Hallyu ban,” which…
Flying traditions: Sakrain and the shared life of old Dhaka
Celebrated for centuries, it has brought joy to generations while embodying the social bonds, cultural identity, and trans-religious spirit that define the historic neighbourhood…
New book highlights Vietnam’s UNESCO heritages
From the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay to the ancient houses of Hoi An, the country’s heritage shines on the world stage, and now a new book captures that journey.
Bhutanese diaspora gifts sacred ornamental needlework
More than 3,000 Bhutanese living in Australia came together to collectively offer four sacred "Thongdrols" to the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Centre during the…
Great-granny deftly keeps alive Malaysian mat-weaving heritage
Despite her advanced age of 88, Zainab Abu Bakar’s fingers never tire as she diligently weaves the leaves with remarkable creativity to fulfil customer orders.
South Korea’s reputation abroad reaches new peak, powered by cultural content: survey
The "2025 Korea National Image Survey" revealed that 82.3 percent of respondents held a favourable view of Korea. The poll was conducted throughout October 2025, surveying 13,000…
Vibrant events to take place in Hanoi’s heritage space to welcome Vietnamese Lunar New Year
The Hanoi Old Quarter Heritage Information Centre at 28 Hang Buom Street will host a space for traditional Tet, featuring a series of cultural experiences from January 19 to March…
Ancient Chinese script gets upgrade for digital age
Designers said their task was not simply to digitise old characters, but to preserve the movement and balance of brushwork in a format suited to modern reading habits.
Water puppetry art in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh thrives
Despite many historical ups and downs, local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their…